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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
4
By J. H. Campbell figures show annual terms at 81.00 in advance and 1.25 for those not prepaid. The notice notes entry at Osceola Nebraska and mailing as second class matter.
Correspondence argues that protective tariffs yield good crops and fair prices for Western farmers while free trade harmed them. It cites past hardships under free trade and asserts protection brings prosperity, urging Western farmers to choose McKinleyism. The piece ends noting convention plans in Philadelphia and calls for orderly submissions.
The Hamilton County Register notes Republicans favor an honest ballot and mentions troops at Kentucky polls as the only way to ensure integrity. The remark frames a tense election context with emphasis on ballot security and partisan measures.
A letter characterizes Democratic opposition to the currency bill as a familiar, perpetual protest dating back to Lincoln. The writer dismisses the Republican passage and mocks the Democratic “howl” as a routine reaction to progressive measures.
Critics argue the firm’s liabilities near five million dollars exceed assets by modest amount. The text attributes the situation to rotten management rather than a condemnation of the gold standard or current economic conditions.
Allen and Holcomb team up with Bryan's Sake to title a local vote moment while other boys debate offices and support for Yours Truly Bill and Si That’s us. The fragment hints at an election or school event with key names.
A fragment noting the Free-Fraders claim protectionists praise credit for abundant crops and use joking as a distraction from the plain fact of their stance. The passage highlights debate over policy and economic blessing in agriculture.
The author denounces Mr Bryan and accuses the World Herald of ungrateful bias. He alleges the paper praised Bryan through campaigns for coinage and wartime service, then laments Bryan’s reluctance to reward the editor, calling the actions rude and arrogant.
A terse critic labels Bixby as ungrateful and driven by raw ambition in a State Journal commentary. The piece rails at plutocratic instincts, contrasting wealth with virtue.
The piece surveys expansionist sentiment across Southern Democrats, citing Arkansas views and statements by Gov Dan W Jones and senators Sullivan McLaurin and Lindsey. It argues business and cotton regions back retaining the Philippines and expanding trade in the Pacific, with public opinion leaning toward expansion despite anti expansion criticism.
The State Journal outlines the Bates treaty clause allowing slaves in the Sultan of Sulu’s domain to buy freedom at market price. Estimates put slave values between ten and twenty five dollars, averaging about seventeen fifty, with about a hundred thousand people on the islands. The provision sparked strong public reaction as the matter moved to the senate.
Osceola Nebraska trustees meet December 12 1899 with all members present. Officials elect bond filings include Keene Ludden county treasurer 65000 W O Johnson county clerk 10000 Wm Campbell district court clerk 10000. Deputy clerk E L Hallquist named for January 1900 at 700 yearly if fees cover it. Additional bonds approved include Horst superintendent 3000 Nillquist sheriff 10000 Hallquist 10000 Cornish precinct bonds 500 etc.
Dead Letter List shows letters and postal cards remaining uncalled for at Osceola Nebraska post office for the week ending November 16 1899. Names listed include Chas. Martis Roy E. Smith and Henry H. Camesei P. M. Customers asked to claim by stating advertised.
Union Pacific will sell tickets on its lines for the Holidays at greatly reduced rates with sales limits and dates provided only to R. R. Genes Agent.
Shelby Shellings reports Mrs. W. E. Swan and three children left for Riverton Iowa to visit her daughter Mrs. Della McKessah. Harvey McBeth travels to Canton Ohio for a two month visit. D. R. Leard moved B P R chickens to David City for the bird snow. Joe Hartman leaves for Galesburg. Frank Dunning moved into town. Wm. McFadden and wife welcome a baby girl. W. E. West injured in a painting accident, chimney toppled, bruises reported.
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